Rockstar Games and Sony Joint Statement on L.A. Noire issue
After 2 days since the game was launched, L.A. Noire finally made it here in the Philippines. DataBlitz sells R3 copy of L.A. Noire for Php 2,195 and the store suggests it only for PS3 Slim users. No update yet for the price of a Region 1 copy. I will drop by there later to pick up my copy. Below is a joint statement from Rockstar Games and Sony clearing the issue of PS3s overheating or shutting down while playing L.A. Noire.
We have received a very small number of customer support questions about PS3s overheating or shutting down while playing L.A. Noire. At this time, Rockstar Games and Sony can confirm that neither L.A. Noire or firmware update 3.61 are causing the PS3 hardware to overheat. We are both committed to working hard to find solutions to this and any issues that may arise. If you are experiencing any issues with L.A. Noire or your PS3 hardware, please contact technical support using any of the means provided below:
Rockstar Support:www.rockstargames.com/support Rockstar Support on Twitter:twitter.com/RockstarSupport
PlayStation 3 Support:http://us.playstation.com/support/
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise Release Date (Finally) Set
August 16 is the date according to Konami's official press release. The enhanced port of the first No More Heroes game includes much more detailed graphics, PlayStation Move support, and bosses and other content plucked from No More Heroes 2. And in case you've forgotten, Heroes' Paradise is PS3-exclusive in America (the original Japanese version was also on Xbox 360).
From GamePro
Street Fighter x Tekken character teaser 2
The 2nd character teaser trailer for Street Fighter x Tekken.
Obviously it's Sagat, an obvious choice. I can hear it now. "Tigertigertiger" 15x.
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Final Fantasy Tactics Hits iOS
Square Enix announced the project last year but have said anything about it for a long time. Finally announced today, the port of Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions will be available for iOS devices June or July of this year.
The release of the iPhone and iPad versions won't be far apart as the additional art is done in a 1024x768 display. No word yet on its price.
Source: Gameinformer
PSN password-reset system compromised
Just a few days after the PSN restoration begun and already there is another problem surfacing.
From GameSpot;
Multiple sources report Web-based method for creating new login info can be hacked with a user's e-mail and date of birth.
What we heard: Just five days after the PlayStation Network started coming back online, reports are surfacing of a new security flaw with the online systems. Based on an initial article on gaming blog Nyleveia.com that was reportedly confirmed by NeoGAF users and Eurogamer, hackers have discovered a new, simple exploit to change PSN users' passwords.
The PSN's Web-based password reset service appears to have been compromised. The exploit is reportedly done via the Web pages Sony set up to facilitate the mandatory password changes required in the wake of the three-week PSN outage. All that is reportedly needed to perform the exploit is a PSN user's email account and date of birth, which is among the data that was reportedly stolen from all 77 million PSN and Qriocity users last month. The exploit reportedly does not affect those trying to change their passwords on the PlayStation 3 or PSP, both of which can still access the PSN.
The official story: Though Sony Computer Entertainment America reps had not commented as of press time, a moderator on the European PlayStation.com forums offered the following information:
"Hey Guys,
Please note that PSN sign in is currently unavailable for the following services:
PlayStation.com PlayStation forums PlayStation Blog Qriocity.com Music Unlimited via the web client All PlayStation game title websites Unfortunately this also means that those who are still trying to change their password via Playstation.com or Qriocity.com will be unable to do so for the time being. This is due to essential maintenance and at present it is unclear how long this will take.
In the meantime you will still be able to sign into PSN via your PlayStation 3 and PSP devices to connect to game services and view Trophy/Friends information."
Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus that the PSN password reset page that PlayStation.com directs users to is "currently down for maintenance."
Meanwhile, Nyleveia.com has reportedly performed the exploit multiple times with multiple volunteers' PSN accounts. Several websites have also posted detailed instructions on how to perform the exploit, so this also looks not bogus.